Bruno had reportedly killed Eliza because he didn’t want to pay child support fees.

Before the scandal, Bruno was one of the most valuable players in Brazilian football. He was captain of top Brazilian side Flamengo, and was reportedly going to be number 1 for the Selecao at the 2014 World Cup.

“He was found guilty, he served his time and he was released by the courts. He deserves another opportunity,” Boa Esporte owner Rafael Gois Silva Xavier said.

“You have to show people that what Bruno did wasn’t correct, but that he has the right to return to society,” Moraes told reporters in the club’s home town of Varginha.